MarkyG's Issues Over The Rainbow

Marky G’s Issues Over the Rainbow is a bold, funny and fascinating time capsule of LGBTQ+ culture, gay history and pop culture from one of South Florida’s groundbreaking all-gay radio shows. Originally broadcast on Party 93.1, each restored episode brings listeners back to a pivotal era in LGBTQ+ life, blending candid conversations about gay rights, politics, relationships, dating and sexuality with celebrity interviews, entertainment news, nightlife, community happenings and plenty of outrageous Marky G humor. From the fight for marriage equality and changing LGBTQ+ representation in the media to Hollywood, Pride, gay nightlife and the issues shaping everyday queer life, Issues Over the Rainbow captures an important—and often wildly entertaining—chapter in LGBTQ+ history. Whether you lived through it or are discovering it for the first time, step back into a moment when gay voices were breaking through mainstream radio and speaking out louder than ever. #LGBTQ #LGBTQPodcas

MarkyG's Issues Over The Rainbow is a society podcast hosted by Mark Winter, with 18 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Mark Winter hosts MarkyG's Issues Over The Rainbow, a society show with 18 episodes published.

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  Sharon Gless, Queer as Folk & the Question: Can You Be “Too Gay”?

  Sep 29, 202656 min

  This week on Issues Over the Rainbow with MarkyG, legendary actress Sharon Gless joins MarkyG for a candid, funny and revealing conversation about playing the outrageous, red-haired Debbie Novotny on Showtime’s groundbreaking Queer as Folk. Sharon shares how she actively pursued the role, where she found the inspiration for Debbie’s unforgettable look and personality, why she immediately knew the controversial series was something she wanted to be part of, and what it meant to play the outspoken “mom” to an entire community. She also reflects on the LGBTQ+ audiences who embraced her from Cagney & Lacey through Queer as Folk and why she believes speaking up can make a difference. Then MarkyG turns up the heat with a provocative question: Are gay people “too gay”—or are some gay people uncomfortable with those who fit familiar stereotypes? From Queer as Folk and Queer Eye for the Straight Guy to masculinity, femininity, coming out and embracing the diversity within the LGBTQ+ community, MarkyG challenges listeners to think about stereotypes from both inside and outside the community. Plus, the show tackles LGBTQ+ youth suicide, AIDS Walk Miami, drag kings, entertainment news and more in another packed trip back through LGBTQ+ culture and history. Original airdate: April 4, 2004. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/markyg-s-issues-over-the-rainbow--7060735/support .

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  Over the Rainbow with Judy Garland's Daughter: Lorna Luft Gets Personal

  Sep 22, 202656 min

  This week on MarkyG's Issues Over the Rainbow, it's a star-studded trip back to a pivotal moment in LGBTQ+ pop culture as MarkyG celebrates PrideFest and gets ready to kick off Queer as Folk Month after partying with Sharon Gless, Randy Harrison, Hal Sparks, Scott Lowell and more of the show's cast in South Beach. Then MarkyG welcomes Lorna Luft, daughter of legendary gay icon Judy Garland, for a candid and surprisingly personal conversation about growing up in one of Hollywood's most famous families, her relationship with her mother and sister Liza Minnelli, raising her own children, and why being a parent matters more than being your child's best friend. Lorna also shares her heartfelt thoughts about how she would respond if one of her children came out as gay, saying that what matters is raising loving, productive and good human beings—not the labels we put on them. Plus, the gang talks Pride, entertainment, a couple preparing to travel to Canada to marry, and the LGBTQ+ political battles dominating the headlines at the time. It's funny, outspoken, nostalgic and sometimes remarkably poignant—a fascinating snapshot of gay life, entertainment and equality in the early 2000s. Original airdate: March 28, 2004. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/markyg-s-issues-over-the-rainbow--7060735/support .

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  Pride, Gay Marriage & One Very Complicated Love Triangle

  Sep 15, 20261 hour

  This week on Issues Over The Rainbow, MarkyG serves up another wild, funny and surprisingly poignant snapshot of LGBTQ+ life in South Florida. Fresh off an emotional PrideFest—where thousands joined hands for three minutes of silence in solidarity for equality and dignity—MarkyG turns the spotlight on the fight to protect LGBTQ+ students, PrideFest in Palm Beach and the battle for marriage equality, including the more than 1,000 federal rights and benefits gay couples were being denied at the time. But don't worry, there's plenty of outrageous fun too! Psychotherapist Mark Rutherford tackles a listener's complicated three-person relationship—or “truple”—while gay improv duo The Oops Guys bring their anything-goes brand of comedy to the studio. Then Joe Posa drops by as Joan Rivers to dish about Guys as Dolls, the over-the-top stage show featuring celebrity impersonations from Barbra Streisand and Liza Minnelli to Cher, J-Lo and Britney Spears. Plus, Chick Chat gets personal with two women preparing to marry in Canada, and MarkyG closes with a touching story about how his teenage daughter confronted anti-gay hatred online—not with more hate, but with compassion—and actually changed someone's mind. It's hilarious, heartfelt and a fascinating reminder of how far the LGBTQ+ community has come...and the voices that helped push it forward. Original airdate: March 21, 2004 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/markyg-s-issues-over-the-rainbow--7060735/support .

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  Forever Young? Botox, Beauty & the Gay Quest to Turn Back Time

  Sep 8, 20261 hour

  How far would you go to turn back the clock? On this classic episode of Issues Over The Rainbow, MarkyG welcomes board-certified dermatologist Dr. Deborah Longwill for a revealing—and very funny—look at the booming world of cosmetic dermatology. From Botox, collagen and Restylane to lasers and Thermage, the then-hot new non-surgical facelift that MarkyG personally puts to the test, Dr. Longwill explains the treatments people were turning to in their quest to look younger. But it's not all about vanity: she also tackles the serious side of skin health, including sun damage, melanoma, skin-cancer screenings and why protecting your skin today can make a major difference tomorrow. Plus, the gang takes on body image and self-acceptance in the gay community, keeping the spark alive in long-term relationships, PrideFest and Winter Party, and The L Word star Karina Lombard returns for a hilariously uninhibited Chick Chat. It's another outrageous snapshot of LGBTQ+ life, health, relationships and pop culture from the early 2000s. Original airdate: March 14, 2004 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/markyg-s-issues-over-the-rainbow--7060735/support .

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  Issues Over The Rainbow Episode 15 When Gay Ruled the Dance Floor: A Winter Music Conference Flashback

  Sep 1, 202654 min

  Turn up the beat and head back to South Florida’s legendary dance-music scene as MarkyG presents a special Winter Music Conference edition of Issues Over The Rainbow! With Winter Music Conference and Ultra taking over Miami, MarkyG celebrates the powerful influence gay artists, performers and audiences have had on dance music and club culture. The show features rising dance artist Kenny, who tells the hilarious story of sneaking his way past security at Party 93.1 to get his music heard before eventually landing in the spotlight himself, along with dance artist and producer Oba Frank Lords, who talks about his huge gay following, club anthem “Dark Beat” and his new dance interpretation of “Personal Jesus.” MarkyG also checks in on PrideFest South Florida, featuring a packed day of entertainment including recording artist Amber and Brady Bunch legend Florence Henderson, and previews Winter Party, where partying with a purpose raises money for LGBTQ+ organizations throughout South Florida. It’s a high-energy blast from the past filled with dance-floor anthems, gay nightlife, Pride, celebrity appearances and a fascinating snapshot of LGBTQ+ culture when South Florida’s club scene was absolutely on fire. Original airdate: March 7, 2004. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/markyg-s-issues-over-the-rainbow--7060735/support .

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